Radiation Therapy Clinical Educator

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

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Job Description

Union: Non-Union
Number of Vacancies: 1
Site:    Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Radiation Medicine
Reports to: Manager, Radiation Professional Practice
Hours:  37.5
Shifts: Days
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: August 23, 2025

The Radiation Medicine Program (RMP) is committed personalized cancer care in order to improve patient experience and outcomes. This requires innovation that will drive major changes in practice and the way we deliver care.

As an integral member of the Radiation Medicine Program (RMP) Radiation Therapy (RT) Leadership Team, the main responsibilities of the RT Clinical Educator include the following:

• Utilizes relevant educational theories and demonstrates high standards of clinical practice knowledge
• Facilitates the optimal delivery of the departmental RT Education Program within RMP, which provides and facilitates clinical training and education initiatives for qualified radiation therapists and undergraduate students in the Medical Radiation Sciences Program at the University of Toronto
• Develops, designs, coordinates and delivers training and education programs related to the development, evaluation and implementation of new techniques/equipment and new treatment modalities, which supports the delivery of the care mandate of RMP.
• Maintains current awareness of new development in the field of radiation therapy to improve level/scope of knowledge and to enhance the quality of care provided, in order to ensure the continuing education and on-going professional and personal skills development of RT staff, RMP learners and self, including assessing and identifying continuing education needs of RT staff and RMP learners.
• Assesses, develops, implements and evaluates patient education programs, including learning resources, across the organization.
• Utilizes research data in this process to advocate for excellent and holistic care for patients and families in all levels of the health care system.
• Participates in quality programs and initiatives of RMP while practicing and ensuring Continuous Quality Improvement
• Contributes to the recruitment and selection of staff and staff retention strategies
• Acts as a leader/role model, and a resource performing other duties consistent with the job classification as required

Qualifications

Education:

Minimum required: BSc in Radiation Therapy

Preferred: Completion of a recognized Master's degree program in Science or Education an asset

Years of Experience:

Minimum required: 5 years' experience in area of practice

Preferred: 

• Previous leadership experience preferred
• Previous experience with design of education courses
• Teaching/coaching experience an asset

Certifications/Professional Designations

Minimum Required:

• Registration with the CMRITO required
• Membership in the CAMRT required

Job-Specific Knowledge and Technical Skills

Minimum Required:

• Excellent teaching skills required.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills required.
• Excellent problem recognition and problem-solving skills required.
• Effective interpersonal and customer service skills required.
• Effective organizational, prioritization and time management skills required.
• Demonstrated expertise in adult education required.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act; Healing Arts Radiation Protection Act; Regulated Health Professions Act, and other relevant legislation required.
• Knowledge of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (W.H.M.I.S.) required
• Computer literacy required.
• Ability to be flexible in dealing with all levels of staff within the organization.

Preferred: 

• Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to UHN standards.
• Exercise initiative and good judgement with ability to multi-task.
• Compliance with confidentiality requirements.
• Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of applicable legislative, UHN and/or departmental policies.
• Demonstrated effective collaboration skills.

Additional Information

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.